Linux SME

Position: Linux SME

Location: Evanston, IL

Hybrid

Required:

• Bachelor s degree in computer science is required; advanced degree is a plus
• 4-6 years of experience in Linux System Administrator support
• 2-4 years of general desktop/network/hardware and software support
• Ability to maintain and support Linux environments (SUSE/CentOS/Red Hat)
• Ability to implement robust monitoring solutions to oversee the patching and updating process across all Linux VMs, ensuring they remain operational and comply with internal and external regulations
• Ability to evaluate and implement alternative automated patching systems, which may offer enhancements in efficiency, cost savings, and security
• Responsible for maintaining detailed documentation of the patching process, configurations, and any customizations, facilitating knowledge sharing and continuity of operations
• Proven ability to interact and create a positive and collaborative working environment with business, vendor, and technical resources
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of staff and vendors in a detail-oriented professional organization with extremely high standards
• Ability to work independently and with groups, with limited supervision

Preferred:

• Possess knowledge of underlying technologies including SaltStack for configuration management and orchestration, Spacewalk for Linux systems management
• Ability to utilize scripting languages such as Bash and Python for automation
• Cybersecurity experience (virus and ransomware detection and mitigation) is a big plus
• Other knowledge of security aspects such as networking, access control, firewalls, disaster prevention, recovery and data encryption are highly desired
• Proficiency with API interactions and XML-RPC for integrating and automating across diverse systems and platforms
• Working knowledge of software licensing
• Database administration experience